2020 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID check engine

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WARNING
If the ABS warning light () is on and
stays on, you may have a problem with
the ABS. Your power brakes will work
normally. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death, contact your HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
CAUTION
When you drive on a road having poor
traction, such as an icy road, and apply
your brakes continuously, the ABS will
be active continuously and the ABS
warning light (
) may illuminate. Pull
your car over to a safe place and turn
the engine off.
Restart the engine. If the ABS warning
light is off, then your ABS system is
normal.
Otherwise, you may have a problem
with your ABS system. Contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
Information
When you jump start your vehicle because
of a drained battery, the ABS warning
light (
) may turn on at the same
time. This happens because of the low
battery voltage. It does not mean your
ABS is malfunctioning. Have the battery
recharged before driving the vehicle.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system helps to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering maneuvers. ESC checks
where you are steering and where the
vehicle is actually going. ESC applies
braking pressure to any one of the
vehicle's brakes and intervenes in the
engine management system to assist the
driver with keeping the vehicle on the
intended path. It is not a substitute for
safe driving practices. Always adjust your
speed and driving to the road conditions.
WARNING
Never drive too fast for the road
conditions or too quickly when
cornering. The ESC system will not
prevent accidents.
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt
maneuvers, and hydroplaning on wet
surfaces can result in severe accidents.

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Indicator lights
■ ESC indicator light (blinks)
■ ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)
When the ignition switch is placed to
the ON position, the ESC indicator light
illuminates, then goes off if the ESC
system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever
the ESC is operating.
If ESC indicator light stays on, your
vehicle may have a malfunction with
the ESC system. When this warning light
illuminates have your vehicle checked by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon
as possible.
The ESC OFF indicator light comes on
when the ESC is turned off.
WARNING
When the ESC is blinking, this indicates
the ESC is active:
Drive slowly and NEVER attempt to
accelerate. NEVER turn the ESC off
while the ESC indicator light is blinking
or you may lose control of the vehicle
resulting in an accident.
NOTICE
Driving with wheels and tires with
different sizes may cause the ESC
system to malfunction. Before replacing
tires, make sure all four tires and wheels
are the same size. Never drive the
vehicle with different sized wheels and
tires installed.
ESC OFF usage
When Driving
The ESC OFF mode should only be used
briefly to help free the vehicle if stuck in
snow by temporarily stopping operation
of the ESC to maintain wheel torque.
To turn ESC off while driving, press the
ESC OFF button while driving on a flat
road surface.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the transmission:
• Do not allow wheel(s) of one axle to
spin excessively while the ESC, ABS,
and parking brake warning lights
are displayed. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Reduce engine power and do not
spin the wheel(s) excessively while
these lights are displayed.
• When operating the vehicle on
a dynamometer, make sure the
ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light
illuminated).
Information
Turning the ESC off does not affect ABS
or standard brake system operation.

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Warning Light and Message
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Check LKA (Lane Keep Assist) system
If there is a problem with the system a
message will appear for a few seconds.
If the problem continues LKA system
failure indicator will illuminate.
LKA system indicator
The LKA system indicator
(yellow) will illuminate if LKA
system is not working properly.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
When there is a problem with the system
do one of the following:
• Turn the system on after turning the
vehicle off and on again.
• Check if the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
• Check if the system is affected by the
weather. (ex: fog, heavy rain, etc.)
• Check if there is foreign matter on the
camera lens.
If the problem is not solved, have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer. LKA system will not be in the ENABLED
state and the steering wheel will not be
assisted when:
•
The turn signal is turned on before
changing a lane. If you change
lanes without the turn signal on, the
steering wheel might be controlled.
• The vehicle is not driven in the middle
of the lane when the system is turned
on or right after changing a lane.
• ESC (Electronic Stability Control) or
VSM (Vehicle Stability Management)
is activated.
• The vehicle is driven on a sharp curve.
• Vehicle speed is below 40 mph (64
km/h) and over 110 mph (177 km/h).
• The vehicle makes sharp lane
changes.
• The vehicle brakes suddenly.
• Only one lane marker is detected.
• The lane (or road width) is very wide
or narrow.
• There are more than two lane markers
on the road. (e.g. construction area)
• The vehicle is driven on a steep
incline.
• The steering wheel is turned suddenly.
• The system may not operate for 15
seconds after the engine is started or
the camera is initialized.

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„„Right
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Blind-Spot View Monitor system displays
the left or right side of the rear blind spot
area of your vehicle in the instrument
cluster when the left or right turn signal
is on. This function helps you when
changing lanes.
• The system is activated when the
following steps are performed.
1. The engine is running.
2. The turn signal is turned on. •
The system is deactivated when one
of the following is performed.
-The Engine Start/Stop button is in
the OFF position.
-The turn signal is turned off
-The hazard warning flasher is on
-A warning screen pops up and
takes priority over Blind-Spot View
Monitor system.
WARNING
• This system is a supplemental system
only. It is the responsibility of the
driver to always check the area
around the vehicle before and while
making turns or changing lanes.
• ALWAYS look around your vehicle
to make sure there are no objects or
obstacles before moving the vehicle
in any direction to prevent a collision.
• Objects are closer than they appear.
Failure to visually confirm that view
the blind spot area is safe to change
the lane before doing so may result
in crash and serious injury or death.
• Always keep the camera lens clean.
The camera may not work normally
if the lens is covered with foreign
substance.
BLIND-SPOT VIEW MONITOR (BVM) (IF EQUIPPED)

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• The vehicle is stopped for more than
5 minutes.
• The vehicle stops and goes repeatedly
for a long period of time.
• The accelerator pedal is continuously
depressed for a long period of time.
• The accelerator pedal is continuously
depressed for more than one minute.
• The engine performance is abnormal.
• Engine rpm is in the red zone.
• The driver starts driving by pushing
the SET+ switch up/SET- switch down
or depressing the accelerator pedal,
after the vehicle is stopped by Smart
Cruise Control system with no other
vehicle ahead.
• The driver starts driving by pushing
the SET+ switch up/SET- switch down
or depressing the accelerator pedal,
after stopping the vehicle with a
vehicle stopped far away in front.
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is
activated.
• The engine speed is in dangerous
range.
Each of these actions will cancel the
Smart Cruise Control operation. The Set
Speed and Headway on the LCD display
will go off.
In a condition Smart Cruise Control is
cancelled automatically, Smart Cruise
Control will not resume even though the
RES+ or SET- switch is pushed. Information
If Smart Cruise Control is cancelled by
other than the reasons mentioned, have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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Smart Cruise Control cancelled
If the system is cancelled, the warning
chime will sound and a message will
appear for a few seconds.
You must adjust the vehicle speed by
depressing the accelerator or brake
pedal according to the road condition
ahead and driving condition.
Always check the road conditions. Do not
rely on the warning chime.

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Warning message
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Smart Cruise Control disabled.
Radar blocked
When the sensor lens cover is blocked
with dirt, snow, or debris, Smart Cruise
Control system operation may stop
temporarily. If this occurs, a warning
message will appear on the cluster LCD
display. Remove any dirt, snow, or debris
and clean the radar sensor lens cover
before operating Smart Cruise Control
system. Smart Cruise Control system
may not properly activate, if the radar
is totally covered, or if any substance is
not detected after turning on the engine
(e.g. in an open terrain).
Information
For the SCC operation is temporarily
stopped if the radar is blocked, but you
wish to use cruise control mode (speed
control function), you must convert to the
cruise control mode (refer to "To convert
to Cruise Control mode" in the following
page.
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Check Smart Cruise Control System
The message will appear when Smart
Cruise Control system is not functioning
normally.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Driving in Flooded Areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly. Allow
adequate stopping distance because
brake performance may be reduced.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
Highway Driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation, as specified.
Under-inflation may overheat or damage
the tires.
Do not install worn-out or damaged tires,
which may reduce traction or adversely
affect vehicle handling. This could lead
to sudden tire failure that may cause
loss of vehicle control resulting in an
accident.
Information
Never over-inflate your tires above the
maximum inflation pressure, as specified
on your tires.
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil
Driving at higher speeds on the highway
consumes more fuel and is less efficient
than driving at a slower, more moderate
speed. Maintain a moderate speed in
order to conserve fuel when driving on
the highway.
Be sure to check both the engine coolant
level and the engine oil before driving.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may
overheat the engine.

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The severe weather conditions of winter
quickly wear out tires and cause other
problems. To minimize winter driving
problems, you should take the following
suggestions:
Snow or Icy Conditions
You need to keep sufficient distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle in
front of you.
Apply the brakes gently. Speeding, rapid
acceleration, sudden brake applications,
and sharp turns are potentially
very hazardous practices. During
deceleration, use engine braking to the
fullest extent. Sudden brake applications
on snowy or icy roads may cause the
vehicle to skid.
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it
may be necessary to use snow tires or to
install tire chains on your tires.
Always carry emergency equipment.
Some of the items you may want to carry
include tire chains, tow straps or chains,
a flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a
shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper,
gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket,
etc.
Snow tires
WARNING
Snow tires should be equivalent in size
and type to the vehicle’s standard tires.
Otherwise, the safety and handling of
your vehicle may be adversely affected.
If you mount snow tires on your vehicle,
make sure to use radial tires of the same
size and load range as the original tires.
Mount snow tires on all four wheels
to balance your vehicle’s handling in
all weather conditions. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
may not be as high as your vehicle's
original equipment tires. Check with
the tire dealer for maximum speed
recommendations.
Information
Do not install studded tires without
first checking local, state and municipal
regulations for possible restrictions against
their use.
WINTER DRIVING